Seahawks to “Blitz” from the air on Thursday

If you don’t think the Seattle Seahawks are blitzing enough this preseason, wait for Thursday’s preseason finale against the Oakland Raiders.

Blitz, the Seahawks’ mascot, will be skydiving into Qwest Field at halftime of the 7 p.m. game as part of a show that will also include a live performance by The Presidents of the United States, who will be singing “This is a Blitz.”

Blitz made his first skydive last week with Red Bull Air Force team member Luke Aikins, who has made more than 14,000 jumps in his life, but only one with an NFL mascot.

Red Bull Air Force is a 12-man traveling team made up of some of the most experienced skydivers in the country. The group has combined for more than 130,000 jumps and puts on shows at NFL games, NASCAR and various events.

Aikins and his crew will jump into the stadium with Blitz as part of Thursday’s halftime.